Vp Of Product Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Vp Of Product Development make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vp Of Product Development in the United States is $185,911 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

However, a Vp Of Product Development's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $210,267
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $172,270 to $198,660
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,851
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Recruit with AI
View as table View as graph 25% $172,270 10% $159,851 90% $210,267 75% $198,660 $185,911 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Vp Of Product Development Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $198,660 $16,555 $3,820 $96
Average $185,911 $15,493 $3,575 $89
25th Percentile $172,270 $14,356 $3,313 $83
Check out Vp Of Product Development Job Openings in the United States
VP Product Strategy&amp Lifecycle Leader

JPMorganChase - Columbus, OH

VP Product Delivery&amp Employee Experience

JPMorganChase - Columbus, OH

Product Development

Chase - Columbus, OH

VP Product Manager Data Modernization&amp Fraud Platform

JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Columbus, OH

Search More Vp Of Product Development Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Vp Of Product Development Salaries

A Vp Of Product Development's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Vp Of Product Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vp Of Product Development's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $163,135
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,317
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $186,858
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $227,438
  • Expert (over 8 years): $257,314
Levels Salary
Product D... Level Vp Of Product Development$163,135
Product D... Level Vp Of Product Development$149,317
Vp Of Pro... Level Vp Of Product Development$186,858
Product D... Level Vp Of Product Development$227,438
VP of Pro... Level Vp Of Product Development$257,314
$163,135 0 yr
$149,317 < 2 yrs
$186,858 2-4 yrs
$227,438 5-8 yrs
$257,314 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Vp Of Product Developments

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $234,490
  • San Francisco: $231,922
  • Oakland: $227,035

What Skills Can Increase a Vp Of Product Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.06% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Product Design (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Product design as a verb is to create a new product to be sold by a business to its customers. A very broad coefficient and effective generation and development of ideas through a process that leads to new products. Thus, it is a major aspect of new product development. Due to the absence of a consensually accepted definition that reflects the breadth of the topic sufficiently, two discrete, yet interdependent, definitions are needed: one that explicitly defines product design in reference to the artifact, the other that defines the product design process in relation to this artifact. Product design as a noun: the set of properties of an artifact, consisting of the discrete properties of the form (i.e., the aesthetics of the tangible good and/or service) and the function (i.e. its capabilities) together with the holistic properties of the integrated form and function.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.06%
Scrum 1.89%
Product Design 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Vp Of Product Development's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Use Cases: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$206,361
11%
Financial Services
$200,784
8%
Use Cases
$198,925
7%
Partnering
$198,925
7%
Insight
$193,347
4%
B2B
$193,347
4%
Get Latest Data

Vp Of Product Development Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vp Of Product Development roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Vp Of Product Development positions in Media or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vp Of Product Development as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Vp Of Product Development

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$260,275$125.040%
Internet$241,684$116.030%
Financial Services$223,093$107.020%
Aerospace & Defense$219,375$105.018%
Pharmaceuticals$213,798$103.015%

Vp Of Product Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vp Of Product Development's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Vp Of Product Development

Salaries for a Vp Of Product Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $172,232 in 2023 to around $169,152 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vp Of Product Development salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vp Of Product Development Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$172,232
2024
$172,356
2025
$169,152
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $172,232
2024 $172,356
2025 $169,152
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Vp Of Product Development

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Vp Of Product Development

Here are companies hiring for Vp Of Product Development and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Vp Of Product Development Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Vp Of Product Development job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President of Product Development and Production. About the Company. Accomplished sporting apparel brand. Industry. Apparel & Fashion. Type. Privately ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Product & Business Development. About the Company. Outsourced sterile pharmaceutical manufacturer serving hospitals and healthcare professi... more

    1 Month Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Product & Business Development. About the Company. Outsourced sterile pharmaceutical manufacturer serving hospitals and healthcare professi... more

    4 Days Ago

  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Emergency Medicine Physician Needed near Columbus, Ohio. An excellent opportunity for a full-time EM Physician to join an Emergency Department team near Co... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Continuum Medical Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Continuum Medical Staffing | Columbus, OH

    PSYCHIATRIST- CHILD/ADOLESCENT COLUMBUS OHIO We are seeking a Board-Certified Child/ Adolescent Psychiatrist for a permanent position in Columbus Ohio No V... more

    4 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. C.R. England is Now Urgently Hiring Local Dedicated CDL-A Truck Drivers. \n. Dedicated Local Fleet - Home Daily - Competitive Pay* - Full ... more

    16 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

FAQ about Vp Of Product Development

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Vp Of Product Development?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Vp Of Product Development roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst